380...hollow point vs FMJ???

[MacFromOK]

But the old PF-9 is honestly still one of the more comfortable 9mm choices, even against the P365.

It the smallest 9mm I've ever fired, and easily concealed. But with that narrow backstrap, it kicks like an angry mule.

Shooting one mag makes me not want to shoot a second one on the same day...

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[Shadowrider]

I don’t think it matters in .380. If a JHP doesn’t open it acts just like FMJ so I just stuff quality ammo in it and don’t worry about it on the exceedingly rare occasion I carry a .380

 

[MacFromOK]

I don’t think it matters in .380. If a JHP doesn’t open it acts just like FMJ so I just stuff quality ammo in it and don’t worry about it on the exceedingly rare occasion I carry a .380

Opening isn't the problem. However, from what I understand, penetration after opening (especially with heavy clothing) might be an issue. A .380 just doesn't carry the power of a 9mm.

Don't get me wrong, I still don't want to be shot with one...
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[CAR-AR-M16]

I recently go a hold of a box of what WWB 380 and was bummed to see that it is actually jacketed flat points...what's the deal? I'm sure it would punch nicer holes in paper but you never see that in 9mm ammo so why not just regular FMJ's?

The army's newest 9mm Ball round (M1152) is a Flat Nose bullet.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | M1152 & M1153: The Army’s New 9 mm Luger Loads

 

[Roy14]

Look into Underwood’s offerings.

 

[sh00ter]

It the smallest 9mm I've ever fired, and easily concealed. But with that narrow backstrap, it kicks like an angry mule.

Shooting one mag makes me not want to shoot a second one on the same day...

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Yeah, and the trigger (although very safe) leaves a lot to be desired unless you upgrade it. BUT, that gun was never meant for a range gun...it's snappy but carries so well, you just don't shoot it much except to keep in practice. Heck, with the ammo prices, I don't shoot much even if something is enjoyable.

I don’t think it matters in .380. If a JHP doesn’t open it acts just like FMJ so I just stuff quality ammo in it and don’t worry about it on the exceedingly rare occasion I carry a .380

A good point, but the other concern is reliability. I guess the Hornady is designed to feed well, but I am skeptical of anything but ball in any gun except a glock...but especially in a 380.

 

[Blue Heeler]

Few years back, I picked up a Remington RM380 and after putting Galloway’s Precision parts in it, I realized I had a real keeper, I then bought a lot of Hornady 90gr. Critical Defense and Freedom Munitions 100gr FMJ which is a flat point. Both rounds run very well out of my RM380. I typically carry the Hornady but would have no issues with carrying the Freedom Munitions round.

 

[n423]

I use FMJ because it has always worked well.

 

[HiredHand]

The general consensus that I’ve seen has been to carry FMJ in 380. The HP/expanding projectiles don’t seem to penetrate up to the FBI standards for duty/carry ammo. As always shot placement is more important than caliber within reason.

 

[ricco]

I doubt if bullet type really matters all that much but something to consider, supposedly premium self defense ammunition, e.g., Gold Dot, HST are subjected to higher quality control. If it doesn't go bang for whatever the reason not much else matters.